1961 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible (LHD)

Description

Cadillac’s 1960 range was an elegant reinterpretation of the previous year’s offering, with subtle modifications including lower rear fins, reshaped front bumpers, vertical stacked tail lamps and a fresh grille design. The overall appearance was slightly more restrained than the flamboyantly over-the-top 1959 models, but only just – there was still plenty of glitz and glamour about the 1960 range. The Series 6200 featured plain fender skirts and a three-quarter length chrome spear, with a long list of luxury features including power steering, automatic transmission, power brakes, windscreen washers and two-speed wipers, an external mirror and twin reversing lamps. Mechanical improvements included a tubular X-frame chassis, finned rear brake drums and a vacuum-operated automatic parking brake release system.  Available in four body styles, the 6200-range consisted of both four-window and six-window sedans, a hardtop coupe, and the most expensive convertible, which came with power windows and two-way power seats as standard. Mechanically all 1960 Cadillacs rode on a 130in wheelbase and were powered by a 390ci V8 rated at 325 horsepower in standard tune (a more powerful 345hp unit was also available, fed by triple Rochester carburettors), while GM’s sophisticated Hydra-Matic automatic transmission was the only gearbox available. Power brakes and power steering were also standard across the range.